Solve for x: -2x – 7 = 3
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Answer:
y= 2x -3
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's rewrite the given equation into the form of y=mx+c, so that we can find the gradient of the line. In this form, m (coefficient of x) is the gradient.
4x -2y= 3
2y= 4x -3
<em>Divide</em><em> </em><em>by</em><em> </em><em>2</em><em> </em><em>throughout</em><em>:</em>
Thus the gradient is 2.
Parallel lines have the same gradient thus the line would also have a gradient of 2.
Substitute m=2 into the equation:
y= 2x +c
To find the value of c, substitute a pair of coordinates.
When x=2, y=1,
1= 2(2) +c
1= 4 +c
c= 1 -4
c= -3
Thus, the equation of the line is y= 2x -3.